Barnes attacks inaction at Democratic leadership luncheon
Lt. Gen. Ben Barnes criticized national Democratic leadership for failing to speak out on key issues under Nixon. He warned the party could lose in 1970 Texas elections if leaders do not articulate a stance on inflation, tight money, and Vietnam policy. He cited weak responses from Muskie Humphrey Kennedy Harris and urged clear opposition to Nixon's policies.
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Texas Democrats vow new blood for growth and jobs
In a noisy speech Governor Barnes outlined priorities for education mental health conservation and economic growth. He warned Texans face rising crime while calling for faster job creation to reach 700000 new positions by 1980 citing population growth and modernization needs. He urged bipartisan action and criticized liquor laws as outdated.
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Kampmann Rules Out Race In 21st District Contest
Flo Kampmann, longtime GOP figure from San Antonio, says she will not seek the 21st district congressional seat amid Texas redistricting. Gill May file. Joe Rust reports that Gill may file by February 2, listing an experienced team and connections to Nixon and Goldwater campaigns, with several pledges from party organizations in the district.
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Ector County
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Wendy pushes for congressional page role for girls
Wendy Green, 18, writes to President Nixon urging that girls be allowed to serve as congressional pages. She recalls past rejections from Rep. Fascell and cites Florida lawmakers allowing girl pages, urging equal access despite officials citing lack of facilities and chaperone concerns. She argues discrimination persists and notes she is a high school junior and student leader seeking a chance to serve.
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Robbery bursts hit local stores in Los Angeles
Aline Tobbers reportedly escaped with about 400 dollars after masked bandits robbed Wille's Food Store on Nebraska and another $200 vanished from a cafe cash register. Owner William Quon described a bushy mustache robber wielding a 22 caliber revolver. A separate thief at JitMert forced manager Frank Resvik into a restroom before fleeing with about 100 dollars.
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Manila Bandits Slay Policemen on Highway Ambush
In a nighttime ambush near Clark Air Base outside Manila, bandits killed two policemen and wounded four others. Police said the attack occurred about 60 miles northwest of Manila, as authorities investigated the highway shooting.
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Ex-Solon Bentsen Declares Senate Bid Against Yarborough
Lloyd M Bentsen a former Solon announces a bid for the U S Senate from Texas targeting Ralph Yarborough over Vietnam War policy. He accuses Yarborough of duplicity and censure for shifting his stance while praising McCarthy in 1968.
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Task Force Says Heart Transplant Investigations Worthy
Washington AP reports a task force led by Dr. Jones Warren says heart transplantation remains largely investigational yet worth continuing. It urges expanded artificial heart research and government funding, notes about 136 transplants through 1969 with mixed long term survival, and outlines donor limits and costs.
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